Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced significant changes in the language scheme for Classes 9 and 10 starting from the 2026–27 academic session. In a circular issued on May 15, 2026, the board stated that the revised structure has been aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020 and…
BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has established dedicated cooling stations at key locations in the city to provide relief to residents amid rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions. According to civic officials, the cooling stations have been set up at Kalpana Square and Fire Station Square as accessible public comfort spaces aimed at reducing…
BHUBANESWAR: Amid concerns over fuel availability and growing pressure on transportation services, the Odisha government has decided to reserve specific petrol pumps in each district exclusively for buses and trucks to ensure uninterrupted diesel supply for commercial and public transport operations. Officials said the initiative is aimed at preventing operational disruptions, maintaining smooth movement of…
Bhubaneswar: Petrol and diesel prices have been increased in four major metropolitan cities for the first time in nearly four years amid rising global crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and increasing fuel import costs. The latest revision also includes a ₹2 per kg increase in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Delhi and Mumbai. Officials…
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has assured citizens that there is no oil crisis in the state and appealed to the public not to engage in panic buying of petroleum products. Speaking on the situation, Sanjay Singh said the state currently has sufficient stock of petrol and diesel and there is no reason for concern over…
BHUBANESWAR: A report by State Bank of India (SBI) has revealed that nearly 66 per cent of Odisha’s informal sector workforce receives wages below the statutory minimum wage, placing the state among the poorest performers in minimum wage compliance. The findings, based on data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)-2025, point to significant interstate…
BHUBANESWAR: The Empowered Committee on Infrastructure for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects of the Odisha government has approved five new PPP projects with a combined investment of ₹1,130 crore across sectors including healthcare, urban development and animal vaccine production. The committee meeting was chaired by Anu Garg, who emphasized the need for strict adherence to project…
Bhubaneswar: Board of Secondary Education Odisha has announced the schedule for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026, which will be conducted on June 21, 2026 across the state. According to the official notification issued by BSE Odisha, the examination will be held in two sittings. Paper I is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:30…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is planning to operationalise 23 truck terminals by the end of May as part of efforts to improve highway safety and reduce accidents caused by unauthorised roadside parking of heavy vehicles. The terminals, strategically located near national highways, will provide dedicated parking spaces along with lodging and logistics support facilities…
Bhubaneswar: The Atal Pension Yojana has completed 11 years of implementation, emerging as one of India’s largest social security initiatives aimed at providing retirement protection to workers in the unorganised sector. Launched to strengthen financial inclusion and pension coverage, the scheme has significantly expanded its reach over the past decade, helping millions of low-income workers…